6:56th ADA

The 6th Battalion, 56th Air Defense Artillery Regiment (6/56th ADA) traces its lineage to the longstanding air defense traditions of the 56th ADA, originally constituted in the early 20th century. Reactivated and reorganized multiple times, the 6/56th ADA served prominently during the Cold War, providing air defense coverage in Europe as part of the United States Army’s efforts to counter potential Soviet aerial threats. Equipped with systems such as the Nike Hercules and later modern air defense platforms, the battalion played a crucial role in safeguarding NATO’s northern flank. The unit was eventually inactivated as air defense strategies evolved and newer technologies emerged, but its legacy endures in the proud history of the 56th Air Defense Artillery Regiment.